The largest Volksfest/Bierfest in the world, starts mid-september for two weeks

Outside one of the beer tents.

The tents are huge, and always full. We had a good view from the gallery.

Prost !!!

What started as a horse market some 450 years ago, has developed into one of the largest Volksfests in Bavaria.The event which starts on Friday evening at 15:00pm, culminates on Monday morning, with the traditional horse market and the beer tents opening at 05:30am!! The best thing it`s only a...

One of the many castles, to be seen along the river Rhine.

A publicity video, showing some of the sights and attractions Ingolstadt has to offer. And it's almost on my doorsep!

An offbeat insight into the Bavarian way of life.

A very wintery looking Ingolstadt, Dec 17th 2010

Clearing the snow this morning, soon the mountain will be as big as me !

Me enjoying the winter weather, Dec 17th 2010

The lovely Christmas Market, and lots of snow!

The snow gives it a real Christmassy feel!

Christmas baubles...

Sadly it was too cold for a new-born baby to be out, hence the doll.

The snow makes them look lovely.

Of course I had to buy some!

It's hard work for an Elf at this time of year!

The Tree is decorated, and it's time to wish all my Friends on HT, A very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year Best Wishes to you all xx lassi

The Easter Crown garlanded with 10'000 real eggs hand decorared in the Bavarian colours. The centerpiece of the traditional Easter market.